Autódromo Guadalajara
Autódromo Guadalajara at a glance
- Location
- Guadalajara, Jalisco
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 2.414 km (1.5 mi)
- Turns
- 16
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 1993
- Owner
- DIPSA
Track map and layout
Autódromo Guadalajara, built on the former Autódromo de Toluquilla site south of the city, is a compact 2.414 km, 16-turn road course close to Guadalajara's international airport. The circuit's start/finish straight and pit complex double as a drag strip, kept separate from the winding infield section used for road racing, so the venue can run drag racing (arrancones) and circuit events on the same weekend without reconfiguring the track. Named corners are not well documented for this facility.
Events and race weekends
Autódromo Guadalajara is not currently a NASCAR Mexico Series venue; its higher-profile international dates were the Panam GP Series, which raced there in 2004, 2006 and 2016, and the LATAM Challenge Series, which visited in 2008-2009 and 2012-2013. Today the circuit's calendar is built around local and regional club racing, karting, drag-racing (arrancones) meetings and testing days rather than a fixed national or international series.
Getting there and parking
The circuit sits in the Toluquilla area south of Guadalajara, close to Guadalajara International Airport, off the Guadalajara-Chapala highway. Most visitors drive or take a taxi/rideshare, since the venue is not served directly by Guadalajara's light rail (Tren Ligero) or bus rapid transit network.
- Guadalajara International Airport (Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla) (GDL) · about 15 min drive
Hotels and camping near Autódromo Guadalajara
Visitors typically stay in central Guadalajara or the Zapopan area, both a short drive from the circuit given its proximity to the airport on the city's south side, rather than near the venue itself, which has no dedicated hotel stock nearby. There is no camping or trackside accommodation at the facility.
Where to look
Central Guadalajara (Centro Histórico) and the Providencia/Zapopan areas offer the widest choice of hotels, roughly 15-25 minutes from the circuit.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
Autódromo Guadalajara advertises general testing and track-day sessions for cars, karts and drag cars alongside its club-racing calendar, making it more publicly accessible day-to-day than some of Mexico's other circuits, though no single international-standard commercial provider runs a fixed public schedule. Interested drivers or riders should contact the circuit or local clubs directly for current dates and pricing.
Spectator guide
As a facility built mainly for club racing, drag racing and testing rather than large international events, Autódromo Guadalajara has modest, mostly informal spectator viewing along the main straight and around the infield. There is no widely published year-round grandstand or ticketing structure, since major events are relatively infrequent.
Seating
Limited grandstand seating along the front straight; most viewing is informal along fencing around the infield.
Best places to watch
The main straight, which doubles as the drag strip, for the best view of both circuit racing and arrancones events.
Weather
- Nov-Feb: dry and mild, highs around 24-27°C (75-81°F)
- Jun-Sep: rainy season with warm, humid afternoons
History of Autódromo Guadalajara
From Toluquilla to Autódromo Guadalajara
The circuit opened in 1993 on the site formerly known as Autódromo de Toluquilla, south of Guadalajara near the city's international airport, and was built with a road course and an integrated drag strip sharing the same start/finish straight. Operated by DIPSA, the same group behind Autódromo Monterrey, the venue was designed to serve Jalisco's motorsport community across multiple disciplines rather than a single racing category.
International visits
The circuit's highest-profile years came through the Panam GP Series, a regional single-seater championship that raced there in 2004, 2006 and 2016, and the LATAM Challenge Series, which held rounds in 2008-2009 and 2012-2013. Those visits gave Guadalajara occasional exposure on wider Latin American racing calendars, though the track has never hosted NASCAR Mexico Series races or a global championship.
Present day
Today Autódromo Guadalajara operates mainly as a local and regional venue: club racing, karting, drag-racing arrancones nights and open testing make up most of its calendar, alongside occasional promotional events. It remains an active facility rather than a dormant or closed one, but its role is squarely domestic, serving Jalisco's grassroots motorsport scene rather than a national or international series.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Autódromo Guadalajara?+
The road course is 2.414 km (1.5 miles) long with 16 turns.
Does NASCAR Mexico race at Autódromo Guadalajara?+
No. The circuit is not a current NASCAR Mexico Series venue; its notable international events were the Panam GP Series and the LATAM Challenge Series.
Is Autódromo Guadalajara still open?+
Yes, it remains active, hosting local and regional club racing, karting, drag racing and testing days.
What was the circuit previously called?+
It was originally known as Autódromo de Toluquilla, after the district south of Guadalajara where it is located.
Where is the circuit located?+
In the Toluquilla area south of Guadalajara, Jalisco, close to Guadalajara International Airport (GDL).
Other tracks nearby
- Trióvalo Internacional de Cajititlán · 8 km · oval
- Super Óvalo Potosino (Autódromo Potosino) · 322 km · oval
- Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez · 462 km · road course
- Autódromo Miguel E. Abed · 585 km · road course & oval
- Fundidora Park Circuit (Parque Fundidora, Monterrey) · 652 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- Autódromo Monterrey · 672 km · road course & oval
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.